Carlos is talking his usual arrogant game, discussing what teams he'd play for next year. Sullivan then adds something about a source mentioning Z would want to play for Guillen on the Sox.

 

I know he's a ridiculous talent and all, but I sincerely hope he goes nowhere near the Sox. I just can't stand him. Plus with all the young pitching talent the Sox now have, it seems unlikely they'd want to spend Zambrano-type money on a new starter next year.

Carlos is talking his usual arrogant game, discussing what teams he'd play for next year. Sullivan then adds something about a source mentioning Z would want to play for Guillen on the Sox.

 

I know he's a ridiculous talent and all, but I sincerely hope he goes nowhere near the Sox. I just can't stand him. Plus with all the young pitching talent the Sox now have, it seems unlikely they'd want to spend Zambrano-type money on a new starter next year.

 

I wouldn't say we're now loaded with young pitching talent. Rather, our minor league arms are now equal to about the average minor league system. The problem is that we have very few high ceiling minor league pitchers.

I'd love him; however, he's going to rake it in. So it won't happen.

I'd take him in heartbeat, but I can't see it happening. The only way I could see it is if Ozzie pulls some Latino recruiting stuff out of his ass, and even then, I doubt it.

I wouldn't say we're now loaded with young pitching talent. Rather, our minor league arms are now equal to about the average minor league system. The problem is that we have very few high ceiling minor league pitchers.

If you look at the major league starting 5, then the next 5 to 10 guys, I think the Sox are better off for the next 2 to 3 years than the majority of organizations out there. Not the most talented in baseball, but better than average. Plus we have our own free agents to worry about, with Buehrle after this season and then Garland the next (I think). Combine all those and the Sox' tendency to avoid gigantic pitching contracts, and I think the Sox are not high on the list of possibilities for Zambrano.

Zambrano = Rodman

 

The average Sox fan who hates him now, would love him later. But I don't see him in a Sox jersey next season. As always, he has a Yankee feel to him. Of course every guy about to cash a winning lotto ticket feels like a Yankee to me.

Carlos Zambrano is a true #1. One of very few in the game. He will get $20M a year. I also think he would come and play for Ozzie for a discount. Anyone that does not want him for any reason other than the cost is jaded by their hatred for the cubs.

I think the uniform would make us like him, a la AJ.

Carlos Zambrano is a true #1. One of very few in the game. He will get $20M a year. I also think he would come and play for Ozzie for a discount. Anyone that does not want him for any reason other than the cost is jaded by their hatred for the cubs.

No, actually, I'm jaded by my hatred of the man. There are plenty of guys on the Cubs I'd be happy to have on a team I rooted for. Zambrano though, is just one of those very hateable people that I couldn't ever root for. Bonds, Canseco and Sheffield are in the same category. Just my feeling on the matter.

I'd love him; however, he's going to rake it in. So it won't happen.

 

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The only way a signing like him makes sense is if we're pushing the salary to $130 million. I'll say the same thing for any team in the league...if you're signing a $20 million pitcher, you need to push your salary to the Luxury tax threshhold or it just isn't worth it in terms of having to go with scrubs at other positions.

I agree with what most of you said, although it'd take a bit to get over the fact he's bats*** nuts, and Ozzie might not be our manager next year.

I'd LOVE to have him, but we couldn't afford and/or wouldn't pay for him.

Not that it would ever happen but what if Buehrle signed with the cubs this offseason and Zambrano with the sox. LOL

I'd take Zambrano over anyone the Sox have now.

Not that it would ever happen but what if Buehrle signed with the cubs this offseason and Zambrano with the sox. LOL

 

The White Sox would be better off than the Cubs.

The White Sox would be better off than the Cubs.

Yes I know, and thats why it would be hilarious.

I still have a gut feeling the Cubs will re-up with him late this week.

4 years 16 mil per to steal from the Cubs.

 

Buehrle can walk to St Louis.

4 years 16 mil per to steal from the Cubs.

 

Buehrle can walk to St Louis.

I somehow don't think he's going for 4/64. Seems like 5+ is more likely for him, and maybe more than 16 per.

I would love to see Zambrano on the Sox next year.

I'd throw everything and anything at Zambrano.

I would kill for a talent like Zambrano to come to the Sox. He is a horse. They would never give him the years and money he is looking for so it doesn't matter anyway though....

If the scrubs don't re sign him and we actually talk to him, but fall short I will still be happy... Johan will be available next season.

 

That's dreaming though.

Jerry would never allow KW to offer him 5 years.